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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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